1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1645 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 652 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Azure | Escort |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 41 L |
